Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing Association chief executive Geeta Nanda has resigned after 16 years with the landlord.
Nanda will remain in the role until a replacement is appointed.
MTVH chair Althea Efunshile is leading the search for a new chief executive. She is being supported by other board members and has appointed executive search specialist Odgers Berndtson to assist.
Nanda said: “When you have the privilege to lead an incredible organisation like MTVH for 16 years it can be hard to find the right moment to step away, but I know this is the right time for several reasons.
“First, we have bounced back from the pandemic with an improved credit outlook, the ability to deliver more opportunities for our residents, and the strongest governance rating. Second, there is a real continuity, strength and depth in our chair, board and senior team, colleagues and involved customers who will carry on MTVH’s mission to give everyone a decent home and the chance to live well.
“Finally, this is also the right time for me personally as my mum turns 91 this year and I want to spend more time caring for her.”
Efunshile said: “Geeta leaves MTVH in great shape as one of the most innovative and resilient housing associations in the country with high governance and financial viability standard ratings from the regulator, and with a recently improved credit outlook from Standard & Poors.
“Our strong position and reputation have seen MTVH become a key partner in some of the largest long-term regeneration and development schemes that are tackling the UK’s housing crisis.
“We are now focused on the appointment of a new CEO who will continue this track record of success while maintaining MTVH’s values as a social purpose organisation which was established to house Windrush migrants and exists to ‘serve people better every day’.”
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